Water!

[Ele marie 92]

I am so sad. I have always loved Water and I have the skin to prove it! But ever since I had gastric bypass surgery. I can't stand it it tastes like perfume! Will this go away? I keep trying to drink it I'm devastated.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

I am so sad. I have always loved Water and I have the skin to prove it! But ever since I had gastric bypass surgery. I can't stand it it tastes like perfume! Will this go away? I keep trying to drink it I'm devastated.

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I was sleeved April 20, 2015. It took a while, but I was eventually able to drink plain Water again. It took a while. In the meantime, try adding water enhancers, herb tea, infusions (like berries, cucumbers, fruit, herbs, etc.), and different temperatures.

[Ele marie 92]

Thank you I am so glad that I can have hope. I am drinking so little because I only like Water. That is all I use to drink. I have not finished a full glass of anything since my surgery and I'm on my third week.

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Thank you I am so glad that I can have hope. I am drinking so little because I only like Water. That is all I use to drink. I have not finished a full glass of anything since my surgery and I'm on my third week.

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It is understandable, but you have got to find a way to get your fluids in. You need at least 64 oz. You DO NOT want to have to deal with dehydration. Plus, fluids are critical for healing and weight loss. Try sugar free Popsicles.

[Ele marie 92]

Yeah I have some popsicles. Everyone else is eating. Lol I will try harder

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[Djmohr 6,965]

@@Ele marie

Yes, it will go away as you get furthere down the road. The problem is, you really really really need to stay hydrated. It is the number 1 most important thing right after surgery.

Try adding some fruit or veggies to your Water to enhance the flavor.

That perfume thing happens to some people. I know that I had the same problem but simply had to muscle through it. I tried some of those Water enhancers but it only made it worse for me. My doctor had me try adding cucumbers or watermelon and that helped. For me that became too fussy to deal with so I simply started drinking plain room temp water and forcing myself to drink it.

That feeling passed once I made it to soft foods.

[Ele marie 92]

I am on soft foods lol ugh..I will try some cucumber see if that helps. Thanks you guys.

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[snickysnack78 131]

I am 11 months post op and for the first month or two Water tasted nasty to me. Now I can drink it, only if its super cold and through a straw

[Ele marie 92]

Hey! My doctor said no straws it puts air in your pouch. I really hope it won't take me that long I try everyday.

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[Renkoss 420]

Do you have that problem with just tap Water, or even from bottled water?

[yami17leth 62]

I can't have plain Water either. It tastes disgusting to my mouth. I add crystal light liquid to give it flavor and be able to drink my 64 oz daily

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[Ele marie 92]

You never ever drink tap Water in California. I tried two different bottled waters one from our cooler which is from the Water store very filtered. One from the store.

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[Ele marie 92]

Yami I try very hard to drink the flavored Water. I have also tried sugar free juice takes 4 days to drink 8 Oz. I do drink my Protein drink but it also takes me 4 days.

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[yami17leth 62]

My doctor said no straws either because it brings air into your pouch and leaves no space for fluids. Having air in the pouch must feel uncomfortable too!

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[Ele marie 92]

I add banana and 1 table spoon natural Peanut Butter (2 sugars) to my Protein drink it taste better. I drink premier Protein Drink.

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